If you have ever driven on Illinois 94 North, you have probably passed Lambs Farm a few times. Every time we would drive by my daughter would say "RED BARN!" and finally, after living in Lake County for a few months (and taking IL-94 multiple times a week because we didn't know any better) we decided to check it out.
Lambs Farm is a cute little place. The farmyard holds many animals, including cows, sheep, lambs, goats, pigs, bunnies, chickens, and ducks. Some are permanently behind fences, such as this BIG cow.
Other areas allow you to get up close and personal with the animals. Brushes are included in the goat area for children to brush goats fur. These goats are NOT shy.
Lambs farm is not exclusively animals. There is a miniature train ride, a carousel, miniature golf , and a cow bounce house.
There is also a restaurant, country store and bakery, thrift store, and pet store. You do not need to purchase admission to the farmyard to visit these extras.
I am glad we finally gave in and checked out Lambs Farm. My daughter had a blast there. The only downside was tickets seemed a bit expensive for the amount of time we spent there. We got there around 3:30, and the farm closed at 5. I knew she would want to ride the train and carousel multiple times, so the full day admission paid for itself. Next time we go, we will arrive earlier to get more out of our money.
Okay, I bet you were wondering what the model trains have to do with a farm. This weekend only, May 21st and 22nd, there will be a special model train exhibit going on at the farm. Valley Model Railroads will have trains set up for the kids to watch and help operatetraffic controls. There will also be crafts and activities for all ages. You do not need to purchase tickets for Lambs Farm to participate in the train activities, the crafts
and activities for Train Days will take place in a specific building, which there will be signs to guide you to the correct place.
Farm Information:
http://www.lambsfarm.org/business/farmyard.html
847.990.3760
Lambs Farm is open 10am - 5pm daily.
Day Pass includes one day unlimited entrance to the Farmyard, Petting Area and Discovery Center as well as unlimited rides on the Miniature Train, Carousel, Bounce House and unlimited games of Miniature Golf .
Model Train Information:
http://www.lambsfarm.org/events/
847.990.3714 or e-mail snorum@lambsfarm.org
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free to the public
At the Train Days location you can:
enjoy a train photography display (free)
operate model trains (free)
piece together a large Thomas the Tank Engine puzzle (free)
get a temporary tattoo (free)
create train artwork (free)
paint your own train whistle ($3)
complete Train sand art ($4)
You will also obtain a Train Days Business Item Packet, which has
tickets to present at each of the businesses. In return, you will
receive a Train Days item FREE!
Written By Kate Yeager contributor at Little Lake County. Where parents go to be in the know on what to do and where to go in Lake County.
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Lambs Farm is a cute little place. The farmyard holds many animals, including cows, sheep, lambs, goats, pigs, bunnies, chickens, and ducks. Some are permanently behind fences, such as this BIG cow.
Other areas allow you to get up close and personal with the animals. Brushes are included in the goat area for children to brush goats fur. These goats are NOT shy.
Lambs farm is not exclusively animals. There is a miniature train ride, a carousel, miniature 
There is also a restaurant, country store and bakery, thrift store, and pet store. You do not need to purchase admission to the farmyard to visit these extras.
I am glad we finally gave in and checked out Lambs Farm. My daughter had a blast there. The only downside was tickets seemed a bit expensive for the amount of time we spent there. We got there around 3:30, and the farm closed at 5. I knew she would want to ride the train and carousel multiple times, so the full day admission paid for itself. Next time we go, we will arrive earlier to get more out of our money.
Okay, I bet you were wondering what the model trains have to do with a farm. This weekend only, May 21st and 22nd, there will be a special model train exhibit going on at the farm. Valley Model Railroads will have trains set up for the kids to watch and help operate
and activities for Train Days will take place in a specific building, which there will be signs to guide you to the correct place.
Farm Information:
http://www.lambsfarm.org/business/farmyard.html
847.990.3760
Lambs Farm is open 10am - 5pm daily.
| Individual Attractions | |
| Farmyard (2 yrs. to adult) | $5.00 |
| Miniature Train Ride (2 yrs. to adult) | $3.00 |
| Carousel (1 yr. to 12 yrs.) | $2.00 |
| Miniature | $4.00 |
| Cow Bounce House (2 yrs. to 12 yrs.) | $2.00 |
| Day Pass | |
| Adult | $8.00 |
| Child (2 yrs. to 12 yrs.) | $12.00 |
Model Train Information:
http://www.lambsfarm.org/events/
847.990.3714 or e-mail snorum@lambsfarm.org
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free to the public
At the Train Days location you can:
enjoy a train photography display (free)
operate model trains (free)
piece together a large Thomas the Tank Engine puzzle (free)
get a temporary tattoo (free)
create train artwork (free)
paint your own train whistle ($3)
complete Train sand art ($4)
You will also obtain a Train Days Business Item Packet, which has
tickets to present at each of the businesses. In return, you will
receive a Train Days item FREE!
Written By Kate Yeager contributor at Little Lake County. Where parents go to be in the know on what to do and where to go in Lake County.
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